Bill Bowerman papers, 1932-1999.

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Bill Bowerman papers, 1932-1999.

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Collection comprises the papers of American track and field coach Bill Bowerman, who led the University of Oregon track team, 1948-1972, and the United States Olympic track team, 1972. Collection includes correspondence, journals, athlete information, publications, and photographs reflecting Bowerman's career as a coach and his involvement in the track and field community in Oregon and the United States. Of particular note in the collection are materials concerning Bowerman's innovations in track surfaces and equipment, running shoes, and training programs, and materials concerning the restoration of Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The collection also includes manuscripts and notes related to Bowerman's career as a writer, including his book Jogging (1966) which sold over one million copies and helped start wide interest in the sport. Collection also includes correspondence, legal documents, and 1000 Friends of Oregon material reflecting Bowerman's opposition to the Rajneeshpuram, which bordered Bowerman's land in eastern Oregon.

43.25 linear ft. (91 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8292116

University of Oregon Libraries

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Bowerman, William J.

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William J. Bowerman (1911-1999) was an American track and field coach, businessman and inventor. As coach of the University of Oregon track team from 1948 to 1972, he trained many Olympians, All-Americans, American record-holders, and NCAA champions, and his teams won four NCAA titles. Bowerman was responsible for innovations in athlete training programs, track equipment and surfaces, and athletic footware. In 1964, he and former track team member Phil Knight co-founded the athletic footware dis...

1000 Friends of Oregon

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Nike (Firm)

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University of Oregon. Center for Teaching Writing

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The Univeristy of Oregon was established on October 19, 1872 and began classes on October 16, 1876. In 1915 there were 119 professors and instructors; by 1934 that number had grown to over 174 faculty. From the guide to the Faculty bulletins and scrapbooks, 1914-1934, (Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries) The High School debating league was started by the Oregon Teacher Association. The University of Oregon contributed by publishing th...